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Everything here is based on personal experience as a long-term tourist in Da Nang.
A practical guide to finding a long-term apartment rental in Da Nang: comparing Facebook Marketplace, Zalo groups, and Chợ Tốt, why to avoid Haviland House, rental deposits, AC electricity bills, and hidden serviced apartment fees.
Where to find the best Western, Japanese, and international comfort food in Da Nang: how My An (An Thuong), Pham Van Dong, and Hai Chau are zoned, plus my go-to spots for wood-fired pizza, burgers, brunch, sushi, and late-night ramen.
A practical guide to Da Nang's cafe and laptop-work scene: the 4 types of coffee shops in Vietnam, best 24/7 coworking cafes for night owls, and specialty Arabica roasters.
A practical guide to grocery and household shopping in Da Nang: comparing WinMart+, MoonMilk, Lotte Mart, GO!, Con Market, Google Maps shopping hacks, and tourist scams to avoid.
Is Da Nang actually cheap? A realistic look at the real cost of living in Da Nang, from the myth of apartments to the 'Western tax' on housing, AC electricity bills, and private healthcare.
The essential apps for living in Da Nang and traveling in Vietnam: Grab, Xanh SM, Zalo, bTaskee cleaners, Shopee, Agoda, and paying with crypto via VietQR.
Can foreigners legally ride a 50cc scooter in Vietnam without a driver's license? How Vietnam's traffic law 36/2024/QH15 works, 49cc mopeds vs. motorbikes, and why renting one in Da Nang is a trap.
The single best advice for expats moving to Da Nang, Vietnam: learn to ride a motorbike before you arrive and bring an International Driving Permit (IDP) for police checkpoints.